Courier Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Yes, if she can nail him with a timestop it's game over. But that's one heck of a risk.No combat experience, no solid defensive powers, *extremely* rare and useful powers that we really need... I was the one who thought it was too dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joani Posted August 27, 2008 Author Share Posted August 27, 2008 good - I suggest you wrap yourselves up to prepare to go after Legion. I'll update after that. But let us first finish the scene with Nadine, ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frag Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Frag's Fragment has left the building... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joani Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 I like to add a little detail which may have eluded your attention - The Nova monitoring you all which can "kill with a thought" was codenamed "The Spectre" - fyi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyLion Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I didn't forget! How could I? That's what did the Fool in after all (not Shiva as some have thought), but I didn't want to say anything since technically my character wouldn't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courier Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I hope everyone realizes the significance of that. As of right now all trails lead back to our parent organization.1) Spectre works for our organization and he's been in N's dreams for a year (this can't be time travel since it doesn't go back that far).2) N has probably had her memories altered, just like us.3) Our organization wants Newton's gang dead. As far as we know they don't know about time travel and he's really new. N and the entity are their creations, not Project Pro... or maybe we're working for Project Pro after all. They want Newton dead because of that link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joani Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 precisely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyLion Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I hope its okay that I removed Frag from the scene. I figured it would be a good idea for him to really get ready at his end and such and he didn't have much to do with Nadine directly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joani Posted September 4, 2008 Author Share Posted September 4, 2008 That was absolutely ok. I will take this as the hook up point once I've updated the scene for Team 1 (Legionchasers). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joani Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 I PM'd SalmonMax and after that I hope I can set you guys in motion. Just make up your minds if Keiko stays with Nadine or leaves for the Legionchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalmonMax Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Okay. Having discussed a bit with Joani, we have two courses of action. Either of them could get us moving, but we decided to throw this open to the table, to get a general feel for it. This is strictly OOC, of course.Option 1) Keiko -does- have the power, apparently, right now to undo not only Nadine's brainwashing but -everyone's-. Now, she may or may not get to everyone before the residual power is exhausted, but the implication is strong that she could do more than just Nadine. This has the advantage of simplicity...she snaps her fingers and pow, mystery solved. That would free us up to pursue other things and get the game moving again. It has the disadvantage of being very Keiko-ex-Machina, and reducing what could be a major plot point to a point of fiat.Option 2) We make the undoing of brainwashing into something Keiko can't just wish away, and into a major 'quest.' We'd then be obliged to use various contacts, abilities and so on to find someone who could break the brainwashing. A powerful telepath perhaps, or disgruntled ex-Directive agent who specialized in 'deprogramming.' This has the advantage of using the PC's strengths and skills, and giving everyone a chance to shine. It has the disadvantage of being potentially long and involved and if people aren't really interested in it, it could stall things out.So what do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courier Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Option #1 feels pretty natural to me. We've spent a lot of time figuring out that we have been brainwashed, that Nadine has been, and that we actually have the resources needed to undo it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fox Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 If it is between 1 and 2 I'll take 1 as it will allow us to begin working toward a resolution. It doesn't have to be the case that all our memories are restored, simply striping away the brainwashing to allow us to realize that we've been manipulated would be enough. Just knowing concretely that OC is brain-washing us would be enough reason for Sean to turn against them. He already knows that his memories have been manipulated but up to this point he has believed it was for security reasons and that he willingly submitted to the process. If he ever finds out that he was an unwilling subject then he will go after the OC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synner Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Option 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyLion Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 The Fool was Right!!! Im not sure if I have a say so much in this since my new character isn't really a part of the whole brainwashed crew. Whatever the group wants, I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Wiley Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Option 2...sort of. I like the idea of questing for a cure. Just wishing away our brainwashing seems to take away from what I though was a major story hook. Yet, I would also like to see Nadine deprogrammed, as she is removed as an immediate threat and the story can move along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courier Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 she is removed as an immediate threatAssumes facts not in evidence.I like the idea of questing for a cure.Without knowing there is a cure, I'm not sure we quest for it. It's only because it's right there staring at him that is causing Cherub to seriously consider it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joani Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 The Update on the bridge is for everyone that decided to go with the hunting party. Everyone that wants to be there is there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyLion Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Why are people discussing Bahrain, when its legion we are going after first?Oh and if Synner posts that he opens a warp to the designated coordinates at the proper time, I can have Frag reenter the scene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyLion Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Synner could you please Edit your last post? Frag has not yet referred to himslef as Frag and he has only been referred to as Jordan by Sean...Oh yeah, thank you though for the warp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Moss Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Done and your welcome. Just moving the story along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frag Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Whoops! my mistake... It's Jacob, not Jordan. Jordan is a different character of mine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joani Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 just to avoid missunderstandings - Synapse was supposed to research Bahrain - he didn't know until now that Legion is gone.I don't want to force you to go to Bahrain - that was just Newton's plan before Legion left. The Plan now is to get Legion alive or dead and then see about Bahrain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courier Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Keiko, are you going to try to use that reverse wammy on Cherub and the others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frag Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I was going to ask the same thing. I had thought the overall consensus was yes, plus Cherub asked her already IC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalmonMax Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I have asked Joani some questions about doing that, but so far haven't gotten concrete enough answers to act on it.In his defense, they were asked in chat, not in PM's, so we were kind of having trouble connecting. I was sort of hoping he'd have a chance to answer them before the game moved on...but then it moved on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joani Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 Just go ahead and ask again. I thought I had answered all questions. I'll try to answer ASAP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frag Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Nosferatu, could you please edit your last IC post? While I appreciate the interaction, Frag has very high cipher and you would not recognize the name. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Wiley Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Quote:"As for who we all work for, I just gave the surface summary a few minutes ago. A diverse group indeed, and I confess that it has me second guesing as well. I'm not one to believe in coincidence. Sean...we've been friends for a long time. You trusted me enough to bring me here. Do you trust me enough to tell me who you're really working for? I can already tell this isn't the DeVries assignmnet that you first mentioned so don't bother trying to sell me. I want the truth..."andQuote:"Who me? You have the wrong idea. I'm retired...used to do covert-ops for Langley."From what he said earlier, Nosferatu has deduced that he's an elite. Working for Langly...etc. He doesn't recognize his name....hence the questioning affirmation of 'Frag'. If you want me to, I will still edit the post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyLion Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Nah, it's cool. I actually had an idea pop in my head for how I want to run with it. Thanks for offering though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyLion Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 There we go. Posted. Sometimes these unexpected bumps turn out to be a good thing. Your comment gave me a great opening for some roleplay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyLion Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Tactical question asked her for fear of metagaming. OOCly the problem with temporaly freezing the target is that we end up with stalemate. He can't do anything, but neither can we...We can't attack him, move him elsewhere, drain life, or juice. The moment we drop the freeze he can wink out or worse do some serious damage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joani Posted September 23, 2008 Author Share Posted September 23, 2008 that's correct - so you need something else besides a time freeze. But I believe you are crafty enough to find something to stop him. I already got some nasty ideas if you don't. :evil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courier Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Why can't you move him elsewhere? He's invulnerable, not immovable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalmonMax Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Something in time freeze can't be affected by outside forces. That includes movement, I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courier Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 If you move the entire brick then it's not affecting anything inside it.Otherwise we get really awkward results if we use TS on a train or car or airplane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalmonMax Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 I was under the impression that time stopping a moving object would cause it to immediately stop moving (relative to the timestopper that is) and become immobile for the duration of the power.Note, I'm not saying I -know- this is how it works. This is the impression I am under for how it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synner Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 I'm not sure if you can drop a warp portal on somebody (the attack use of the power), or not. Since it would be against an umoving target, it could be the long range version of the power. If we can, we can move him to a place we totally control ... and beat the crap out of him before he warps away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courier Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 You can warp people against their will. There are specific rules for dropping a warp portal on someone on page 228. They even cover long range warps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyLion Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Time stop says the target cannot be affected by any outside force phenomenon or attack. Considering that movement would count as a force acting upon the target I think it's out. Freezing someone in time means they are rooted to the spot. Of course this opens up a weird paradox since the spot the person is rooted to is actually a moving point on the planet...in which case stopping time would mean stopping that area of space as well since time and space are actually not seperate things. :Sigh: This is what happens when you apply physics to comic books... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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